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Episode 224 - Major: A Soldier Dog and Paws Against Elbow Dysplasia and the Mayhew

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Released Sat October 10, 2020
Length: 1:08:05
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In this podcast you can hear how Paws Against E D has an ambitious plan to help dogs with elbow dysplasia and other conditions. The War Dog program saw thousands of Americans send their dog to be trained to help the war effort, hear about their moving experiences. Jason Flemyng tells is how The Mayhew is launching A Life Shared is a Life Saved to raise funds to support their work. We're honouring the dogs of the past, and striving to make the future as happy and healthy as possible for dogs.

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Episode 223 - Rock and Roll Over, Raising a lockdown puppy and languages for dogs

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Released Sat September 26, 2020
Length: 1:27:53
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In a fun and packed podcast, Norty Cohen and Steve McWilliams talk about Rock and Roll Over, an album of songs all about dog breeds. Annie Grossman from School For The Dogs advises on how to raise a lockdown puppy. Jason Forrest gets tips from Joe Nutkins on how to teach dogs foreign languages. The DogCast Radio News brings you all the dog themed news you need.

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Episode 222 - Separation anxiety and Pooch Paper

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Released Sat August 22, 2020
Length: 1:19:53
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DogCast Radio is 15 years old this month! Many dogs are experiencing separation anxiety after their owners have gone back to work after lockdown. Fiona Whelan, a behaviourist at The Company of Animals, has all the insight and advice to deal with the problem. Tracy Rosensteel talks about Pooch Paper, a genuinely environmentally friendly way to scoop your dog's poop. Plus the DogCast Radio News focuses on happy news to celebrate their 15th birthday!

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Episode 221 - Stop importing puppies and dogs who found romance for their human

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Released Sat July 25, 2020
Length: 0:46:39
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Lucy Parkinson and TV vet Marc Abraham discuss the petition Lucy started to stop the exploitative importing of puppies into the UK. Writer Cath Jenkin reveals the spooky way her Border Collie brought brought happiness, romance and a new home into her life. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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Episode 220 - Keeping dogs safe from theft, loss and heat stroke

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Released Sat June 27, 2020
Length: 1:03:28
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We all want to keep our dogs as safe, happy and healthy as possible - but there are so many dangers out there. Debbie Matthews founded Vets Get Scanning after her dogs were stolen, and has spent the last 14 years campaigning to increase the chance of missing and lost dogs of being reunited with their owners. You can help make our dogs safer. Dr Michael Becker is a critical care veterinarian who has everything you need to know about heatstroke in dogs. Plus the DogCast Radio News.

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Episode 219 - Dog behaviour in lockdown and beyond

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Released Sat May 30, 2020
Length: 1:30:04
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Many dogs have been having behaviour changes during lockdown. Author and trainer Melissa McCue McGrath in the USA, and behaviourist and dangerous dogs expert witness in the UK Debbie Connolly discuss their experiences, and some of the questions they've been consulted about. Plus we explore how we can help our dogs move out of lockdown. And there's the DogCast Radio News. Happy listening!

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Episode 218 - Keep your dog happy and healthy during lockdown

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Released Sat May 2, 2020
Length: 0:57:29
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While you're at home during lockdown - or any other time - you can keep your dog happy and healthy. Nathalie Ingham is Canine Training and Behaviour Manager at Battersea and she has practical, easy advice to keep your dog entertained. Behaviourist and expert witness Nick Jones has helped develop Work Out Your Walkies to allow you to walk your dog in your own garden. Plus the DogCast Radio News. And a surprising amount of mentions of flying cars.

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Episode 217 - Make your dog happy with Karen London and Nosey Barker

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Released Sat March 28, 2020
Length: 1:19:57
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In this podcast, Karen London considers how you can make your dog happier - what she says may surprise you! Kim Kaye talks about Nosey Barker and how she's helping dogs locally and beyond. Plus the DogCast Radio News. This podcast was produced during the UK's lockdown, but although that is referenced, this is an upbeat, happy podcast. Stay safe.

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Episode 216 - Tripawds and Scruffts

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Released Sat February 1, 2020
Length: 0:52:35
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When Jim and Rene's dog Jerry was diagnosed with terminal cancer, they turned their lives upside down to make sure he got the most out of his last months. They have written about their experiences in their book, Be More Dog. Josie Baldwin entered her dog Jack into Scruffts (Crufts for non-pedigrees) anticipating nothing more than a fun day out, but he won! Plus the DogCast Radio News with all the dog news you might have otherwise missed!

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Episode 215 - Dogs in the Movies and fear of the vet

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Released Sat January 25, 2020
Length: 1:01:10
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We all love a good dog film - and Wendy Mitchell loves them so much she wrote a whole book about them. It's called Citizen Canine, and is full of photos and behind the scenes stories of all the doggy stars. Something not all dogs love is a trip to the vet. If your dog is afraid of the vet, Karen Riddell has the advice you need to help them. Get 2020 off to the right start for you and your dog with DogCast Radio!

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274 - Crufts 2024 and can dog friendly be neurodivergent friendly?

In this episode Julie and Jenny go to Crufts 2024 and Michelle Foulia explores whether dog friendly can be neurodivergent friendly too. Plus the problems the French Bulldog faces, and how our dogs are good for our neurobiology!

189 - The Dog Healers and War Dogs Remembered

In this episode you can hear Mark Winik talk about his debut novel, The Dog Healers, and listen to Julia Robertson explain why she founded the charity War Dogs remembered. Plus there's the DogCast Radio News, and what Mischief the German Spitz puppy has been up to.

188 - Service Dogs UK and Roxie the Doxie Finds Her Forever Home

In this episode you can hear about Service Dogs UK, a fantastic charity which trains assistance dogs to support veterans of any service - military personnel, police, firefighters, paramedics and the coastguard - who develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder due to their job. Also, listen to Dr Jody A Dean, a clinical psychologist talk about how her book, Roxie the Doxie finds her Forever Home, is helping children understand and talk about adoption and other family issues. Plus the DogCast Radio News and some thoughts on the alpha dog myth.

187 - Muffins Halo and Chorley Fun Dog Show

In this episode you can hear about Muffin's Halo for Blind Dogs, and what motivates people to enter their dog in a fun dog show. In the DogCast Radio News, listen to stories about the latest dog related research. Plus there's a new member of the DogCast Radio team!

186 - Maxwell Muir on wolves

In this episode you can hear trainer, behaviourist, writer, broadcaster and wolf expert Maxwell Muir talk about what wolves mean to him personally, their plight in a modern world, and his hopes for their future. Plus we have the DogCast Radio News.